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Altars and Icons [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by Jean McMann (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 124 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books; illustrated edition edition (23 Jul 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0811818160
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811818162
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 19.3 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 508,357 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Personal shrines are becoming a favourite su bject in the New Age market. This is the first photographic celebration for every reader, whether they are religious or not, providing personal testimonies and tips for creating ha vens from the workday world. '

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5.0 out of 5 stars A graceful, thoughtful look at how we remember., 19 Feb 1999
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What a wonderful book. Jean McMann's luminous photographs, paired with her subjects' words, combined to create an enlightening, moving experience for me. I enjoyed the many different kinds of stories and shrines, from the simple little computer shrine, to a more elaborate wedding mantle, to the very moving shrines to deceased loved ones and beloved pets. This book makes me realize that creating concrete ways to remember and commemorate important events and people is a natural, almost involuntary part of human nature. We create shrines, big and small, all the time without realizing it. The simple way we arrange family photos on our living room mantle, the way we arrange a vase of flowers next to a candle next to a souvenir from a meaningful trip...that's a shrine. The realization of this has helped to bring spirituality and grace into my life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great photos and text for creating a personal altar!, 22 May 1998
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I really loved this book because the beautiful photographs and simple text showed the deep feelings of the shrine makers and empowered me to create a personal altar of my own. I liked the way everyday objects could be used in this meaningful way. My family used the book as a guide. While I was gathering objects to honor the passing of my father, my eleven year old son got very interested in the book and in what I was doing. We ended up talking about family and feelings, which is something we rarely do, and my son decided to create an alter to Twitch, his pet rat. It may sound silly, but our altars have meant a lot to us. My only criticism is that the book should have been bigger and the photographs larger and more prominently displayed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, and well-written, 9 Aug 1998
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I enjoyed this book thouroughly. It affirmed personal beliefs and practices I've upheld for years. The photographs were gorgeous and the individual stories were well- edited and fasinating. The author's own comments were lovely to read as well. Thank you, Jean Mcmann!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A rich and varied look at what people find sacred
I couldn't let the previous reviewer's comments pass, as I found this a very moving book. Each person whose altars and icons (and they don't all refer to them by such serious... Read more
Published on 23 May 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars An extremely thin look at a very interesting subject
I must say that I was looking forward to Altars & Icons for months, and was surprised at the superficial treatment of the subject, which suggests that any collection of stuff... Read more
Published on 29 April 1998

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